The Dentist

In this episode Andy Acton discusses owner fatigue. He explores what it looks like, what impact it can have on an individual and business, and how best to combat it.

In this episode, Ashley Latter discusses the importance of good communication and explains why every member of the team has a role to play in a practice's success. 

In this episode Shannu Bhatia, the former president of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry, looks at the current child oral health landscape, and what steps can be made to improve things. 

In this episode Shamir Mehta, lead clinical advisor to the General Dental Council, discusses record keeping. He explores what is expected of clinicians, and what factors case examiners consider when making a ruling. 

In this episode the DD Group's Dean Hallows discusses the company's position in the dental industry.

In this episode Neil Carmichael, executive director of the Association of Dental Groups, discusses the reasons behind the dental workforce crisis, and what can be done to fix the problem. 

In this episode Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen discusses his life in politics, from the BDA to Brussels. 

In this episode BDA Chair Eddie Crouch discusses the association's role, importance, and future in a time of change and uncertainty. 

In this episode we talk to Cagatay Guler, Solventum's vice president, about the launch of the company, the experience of spinning off from 3M, and what is in store for customers moving forwards. 

In this episode we talk to Caroline Philips, author of the children's book 'The Rotters'. She explains how she came up with the story, how it educate children, and its impact on motivating them to take care of their oral health.

In this episode we talk to Nishma Sharma, from the Diversity in Dentistry Action Group, about prejudice. We consider the steps practices can take in the face of abuse, and the role of dentistry more generally to promote tolerance. 

In this episode we discuss the subject of experience culture with Dentally's Nick Davies and James Harker.

In this episode Clementine Rees-Brown talks to Preetee Hylton, the BADN president elect, about STI awareness, the link between oral and sexual health, and how dental professionals can help patients.

In this episode we are talking to Mahurkh Khwaja on the issue of mental health and wellbeing, and discussing her new campaign Mission Mindful. 

In this episode we talk to Christie & Co's Paul Graham about the publication of the Dental Market Review. 

In this episode we talk to sales coach Mahmood Mawjee about life in and out of dentistry, and the importance of having passion in what you do. 

In this episode we talk to dentist and researcher Victoria Sampson on the importance of home care, motivation techniques and the links between oral and systemic health. 

In this episode we are talking to Paul Graham, head of dental at Christie & Co, looking at the current state of the market, and what dentists need to think of when preparing their practice for sale. 

This episode features a discussion with Michelle Hardy, a regional support manager at Practice Plan, on the issue of fees. Knowing what the right fees are for your services will depend on many different factors, understanding what they are and what information is relevant is extremely important. One size does not fit all, and considering prices should not be a one time event either - as Michelle e...

In this episode we are in discussion with Jacqui Elsden,  president of the British Association of Dental Nurses, looking at the value of a dental nurse. Recruitment and retention of dental nurses has become a real issue for a lot of practices, but the right level of remuneration, and general appreciation can help practices keep their teams happy. Understanding what the value is, and how to communi...

In this episode we are in conversation with Fiona Ellwood, co-chair of the Dental Professional Alliance. We consider the challenges to the dental team's mental health, the signs to look out for and the practical steps which can be taken in practice, such as appointing a mental health first aider, to help improve wellbeing. 

In this episode we are talking to Nigel Jones, sales and marketing director at Practice Plan. The conversation covers the impact the pandemic had on dental businesses, what we learnt about the market from the experience, and how the landscape looks as we move forwards. 

In this episode we talk to Barry Cockcroft, former CDO for England and current chair of the British Fluoridation Society, about water fluoridation.   The science, the data, and the answers to questions many patients may still have about the subject are all covered - as are hopes for the future in light of the recent government white paper.

In this episode we talk to Michele Solak and Professor Mark McGurk about developments in the treatment of cancer patients. Michele is the founder of a campaign for free NHS dental care for cancer patients. The campaign followed her own experience with breast cancer and conversations with other cancer patients who struggled to pay for their urgent dental care whilst receiving cancer treatment. For...

In this episode we continue our conversation with dental therapist Charlotte Wake, who discusses her cancer journey, focusing on recovery and the return to practice.